August · Australia
Best time to visit Coffs Harbour in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Coffs Harbour in August
Average temperature 17°C, 42 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Coffs Harbour scores 5.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Coffs Harbour sits on a banana-coast stretch-beaches, Muttonbird Island walks, and a surfing hinterland. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August in Coffs Harbour — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Coffs Harbour — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Coffs Harbour in August?
- In August, Coffs Harbour averages 17°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Coffs Harbour?
- August earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Coffs Harbour in August?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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